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August 20, 2007 · Cessna 172K · N7410G

Charlotte, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 20, 2007
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172K
Tail Number
N7410G
Operator
Wilgrove Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL07CA117

The pilot suffered a concussion and reported he has no recall of the events associated with the accident. The pilot rated passenger stated the pilot entered left downwind for the runway and in his opinion the airplane was high and fast when the pilot turned the airplane on to final approach. The pilot initiated a slip to the left to lose altitude and the airplane was crabbing to the left. The left wing of the airplane collided with a tree about 10-feet in the air and the airplane came to rest on the ground left of the runway. The passenger stated the airplane did not experienced a mechanical malfunction during the approach for landing. The airplane sustained structural damage to both wings and the airframe. The flaps were found in the full down position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot suffered a concussion and reported he has no recall of the events associated with the accident. The pilot rated passenger stated the pilot entered left downwind for runway 17. The passenger stated in his opinion the airplane was high and fast when the pilot turned the airplane on final approach. The pilot initiated a slip to the left to lose altitude and the airplane was crabbing to the left. The left wing of the airplane collided with a tree about 10-feet in the air and came to rest on the ground. The passenger stated the airplane did not experienced a mechanical malfunction during the approach for landing. Examination of the airplane by the FAA revealed the airplane received structural damage to both wings and the airframe. The flaps were found in the full down position. The left and right main fuel tanks contained between 30 to 40 gallons of 100-low lead fuel. No anomalies were noted with the engine assembly. Examination of runway 17 revealed the airplane collided with trees left wing low about 15 to 16 above the ground and about 50 feet left of runway 17. The airplane continued forward an additional 50-feet with the airplane striking numerous trees. The right wing tip collided with the ground and separated the right wing tip. The airplane continued forward an additional 20 feet, collided with a tree, separated the outboard 5-feet of the right wing, and came to a complete stop off the left side of the runway in the trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWilgrove Air Park (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2835 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172K
Tail NumberN7410G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilgrove Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · o-320 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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